SOP for operation & cleaning of electronic balance 50Kgs (lakshmi Samson)

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Objective:
To lay down a procedure for operation & cleaning of electronic balance 50kgs (Make Lakshmi Samson)
Scope
This SOP is applicable for operation & cleaning of electronic balance 50kgs (Make Lakshmi Samson).
Responsibility
Production officer/ Executive
Accountability
Production Head shall be accountable for the compliance of SOP.
Abbreviations
SOP : Standard Operating Procedure
IPA : Iso Propyl Alcohol.
Nimesulide B.P. 100 mg

Procedure
Operation
Switch “ON” the main electric supply to the balance.
Turn “ON” the balance switch at the back side of the balance.
Reverse counting will start (9.9.9.9.9.9 to 0.0.0.0.0.0) and after this 0.0 will be displayed on the balance screen.
Balance will be ready for weighing and day’s activity can be started.
To deliver the exact results, balance must be warmed up for at least 15 minutes.
If 0.0 is not displayed on the balance screen press the zero key, the display changes to 0.0.
After completion of the day’s work press the balance switch & main switch in “OFF” position.
Note: Before starting the day’s activity, daily verification shall be done according to SOP for balance calibration.
Cleaning Procedure
Cleaning of the electronic balance is to be done daily after day activities are over.
Clean the entire balance surface with dry mop.
Clean the entire balance with lint free mop soaked in 70% IPA.
Operation Conditions
Keep the balance in dust free atmosphere.
Keep the balance away from vibration to get stable reading & accurate result.
Avoid spilling of product and other materials on the balance platform.
Ensure the balance is operated in the normal temperature.
Do not put the object on to the balance platform with great force.
Do not exceed the operating range of weight.

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